One disease resulting from mutations in this protein causes destruction of small blood vessels in the kidneys and is called Alport Syndrome. It possesses repeating Glycine-X-Y motifs with the glycine facing the inside. Mutations in one type of this substance cause osteogenesis imperfecta, and its synthesis is inhibited by a low intake of Vitamin C, leading to scurvy. This fibrous glycoprotein forms a triple helix and is characterized by high tensile strength, and their mineralized form makes up bone matrix. For 10 points, name this most abundant protein in mammals, which makes up connective tissue.
One disease resulting from mutations in this protein causes destruction of small blood vessels in the kidneys and is called Alport Syndrome. It possesses repeating Glycine-X-Y motifs with the glycine facing the inside. Mutations in one type of this substance cause osteogenesis imperfecta, and its synthesis is inhibited by a low intake of Vitamin C, leading to scurvy. This fibrous glycoprotein forms a triple helix and is characterized by high tensile strength, and their mineralized form makes up bone matrix. For 10 points, name this most abundant protein in mammals, which makes up connective tissue.
One disease resulting from mutations in this protein causes destruction of small blood vessels in the kidneys and is called Alport Syndrome.
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